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Located on West Sixth Street, the Old Courthouse Museum is a historic building that served as the first Minnehaha County courthouse.
Built between 1889 and 1893 by local architect Wallace L. Dow, the building is made of native Sioux quartzite stone, a popular local building material in the late 19th century. There are many interesting and aesthetically pleasing features inside the old courthouse, including stained glass windows, tiled fireplaces, granite pillars, and slate stairs. The 16 large murals on the walls of the hallways portray early life and local nature.
The courthouse remained in use until 1962 when it was slated for demolition after a new courthouse was built. However, citizens campaigned to save the historic building, which can now be toured.
200 West Sixth Street, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Phone: 605-367-4210
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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